Plans for Four Meetings by Southwestern Washington Development Association
The executive committee plans four special meetings over the next two to three weeks. Chehalis hosts coal mining talks to unite owners and operators ahead of the June Chehalis gathering. Topics include coal production quality and broader markets with interest from major regional operators. Additional sessions with Centratia lumbermen, and Aberdeen or Humquiam plus Raymond or South Bend, will cover stable labor, housing on company lands, and hiring practices.
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Southwestern Washington Development Association
Frst
Chehalis
Washington
Centratia
Aberdeen
Hnquiam
Raymond
South Bend
Ems
Cnoweh
Tuberculosis Sunday Proclaimed For April 20
Governor issues proclamation setting April 20 as Tuberculosis Sunday urging church sermons on the disease, its prevention, and care.
Women win concession on tax exemptions for single mothers
Unmarried women supporting children of families are heads of households and not entitled to receive $800 exemptions. Exemptions are allowed for households when reductions are made by the tax collector, per an attorney general opinion.
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oMco
Governor Hay Rules Out Special Legislature Session
Governor Hay returns from a state tour and states there is no demand for a special session. He cites no call unless the supreme court declares employee compensation unconstitutional or points to defects needing fix before the next general election. He adds no special session is expected.
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Hay
Olympia
Supreme Fourt
Supreme Court
Injured laborer from Sopenah rushed to hospital after steamboat shovel mishap
A laborer, unnamed, was brought from Sopenah to Wennicott's hospital in Chehalis after a steami shovel accident. He was in a precarious condition and details of the mishap were not yet confirmed while efforts to treat him proceeded.
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Apel
Tess
Sopenah
Wennicott
Machinery Installation at Flax Plant Near Chehalis
Sew machin ers valued at about 25000 are being stalled at the flax plant where operations recently resumed in Chehalis. The installation will be finished by week’s end and the plant will be ready to handle incoming orders already on file.
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Chehalis
Unitas
SPO
Figures on insurance premiums and losses in early 19th century
Fragmentary figures show insurance premiums around 14 million dollars in 1810 for Wisington companies, with 4 million dollars paid out in losses. A smaller portion, about one thousand two hundred million, was collected in premiums, while reported losses were lower.
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Bisomies Companies
Wistington
Graft Protest Claims Limit on School Directors
A garbled report notes a 0percent figure and a legal ban on school directors earning money from contracts. It mentions attorney Koneal and Ard hot, plus a Tacoma hearing on May 1 that could influence railroad rates in Washington and broader financial interests for public schools.
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Koneal
Garviees Ae Gant Jore
Southwestern Washington Baseball League Formed in Centralia
At a Commercial club meeting in Centralia the Southwestern Washington Baseball League was formed with clubs in Centralia Chehalis South Bend and Raymond. Each club paid a 100 forfeit and a four month season opens May 6 with Centralia in Chehalis and Raymond in South Bend. A main meeting tonight will seek further support as fans rally behind a self supporting league with plans for a July Fourth event and potential home talent signings.
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Commercial Club
Centralia
Southwestern Washington Baseball League
Chehalis
South Bend
Raymond
National Commission
Gilchrist
John Giblin
W. J. Bean
Jack
Landon
W. R. Bectin
O. J. Albers
Lenena End
EB. iTeachner
TR. EL Miller
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Southwestern Washington
Fang
Bounties Paid Lag Behind in Lewis County Auditing
Expenditures of the county auditor's office in Chehalis show slow bounty payments for the quarter. Two bounties were issued last week, including payment to Booth for a lynx pelt and to Phil Smith of Randle for a wolf pelt, the first sightings of such animals this year.
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Chehalis
Booth
Hitde Valig
Phil Smith
Randle
Vis
Bishop Keeter Conducts Service in Chehalis
Bishop Keeter of the Taroma diocese led Easter services at the Episcopal Church in Chehalis on April 17. The gatherings drew many visitors from surrounding towns, with the choir’s music praised and the church beautifully decorated. During the weekend, Bishop Keeter, assisted by Rev. DuBois, baptized over thirty candidates and many were confirmed on Sunday, joining the church. Offerings will fund a memorial to former rector Dickson.
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Kester
Taroma
Chehalis
Keeter
DuBois
Dickson
Chehalis dog catcher faced backlash over leash ordinance
In Chehalis residents blamed a dog catcher for a broadly enforced ordinance, arguing it targets stray canines rather than those with homes. Prominent citizens protested by removing pets from the pound on Saturday after paying $3 each.
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Chehalis
Cheehalie
County Shows Fine Acreage and Lease Rates
County land records show Apelit Lew tagnty holding 24 acres of common school land and 160 acres of university land under state lease with rental of 845.20. Of Lewis county state land under lease 1,649 acres are agricultural at 25.5 cents per acre for 419.0 in rent and 1,388 acres are grazing at 19 cents per acre totaling 224.00. Statewide, 447,142 acres are leased, with 19,940 agricultural and 245,222 grazing lands, bringing in 134.0%6 in state revenue. Agricultural rates average 19.54 cents per acre, grazing 9.9 cents. Grazing land is being converted to agricultural use as old low-rate leases expire, increasing state returns.
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Lew Tagnty
University Tani
Ate Land Commissioner
Lewis County
Sven
Well known couple united in marriage
Edward Pissel wed Miss Loraine Wilson at the bride's parents home in Chehalis. The ceremony, by Rev Valiolette, drew immediate family and relatives and was followed by a wedding dinner. The couple plans to reside on Adams Avenue after a brief honeymoon in British Columbia and Puget Sound. The bride, a Chehalis high school graduate, was noted as a leading social figure among local young women.
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British Columedia
Puget Sound
Myra
Fissel
Adams Avenue
Chehalis
Yong
Chehalia
War
Cholada
Industrial activity remains strong despite snow in Little Falls area
The Portland Telegram notes Olson Mills, Dire Clay Company, shingle mills, and woodworking factories running at full capacity with large crews. Two logging trains operate continuously as weather turns boisterous with snow rain sleet and frost. Workers report no disruption from conditions, only increased output and activity.
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Olson
Dire Clay Company
Private Curtis Faces Fine Over Drill Absences
April 17 records show Private R. Curtis of Company M failing to drill 17 times after enlisting. He appeared before Lieutenant William Scales, a delinquency officer sworn in by Justice Hoss, and was fined $5 for resisting obligation to drill.
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R. Curtis
Mig
William Scales
Scales
Justice of the Peace
Hoss
Curtis
Hays Proclaims Bible Holiday for King James Anniversary
The governor issues a proclamation declaring Sunday April 23 as a Bible holiday marking the anniversary of the King James Bible. The move follows a request from the American Bible Society.
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American Bible Society
New Embers Initiated at Chehalis Woodmen Lodge
Elven new members joined Chehalis Camp 132 of the Woodmen of the World on Friday at the local hall. Clerk B C Beaufort seeks to boost enrollment to over 240 by May first. after initiation a sumptuous dine was served.
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Chehalis
Woodmen of the World
B.C. Beaufort
Chobulis
Concratia Friends Cheer Willis Move at Stillwater Lumber
April 7 report notes Wy A Willis, seen as a push for him to head the Portlane plant, tied to Stillwater Lumber. The article mentions supporters from Concratia and references a purchasing union issue and coupons.
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Concratia
Wy A. Willis
Stillwater Lumber Company
Portlane
Agonc
Uniones
Conpons
Grand Avy Assembly Hosts Reception in Hope Mock Hall
The Grand Avy of the Repubile and allied orders will hold a reception Wednesday evening in Hope Mock Hall after renting the venue for a joint event. Members of varied orders are invited, with refreshments planned and a temporary town ordery staff present.
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Repubile
Womos Reiler Corp
Order of
Aguerican Maghanles
Daughters of Agioriga
Hope Mock
Hal Um Power Avenue
Rude of Hill Academy Visits Centralia
J. J. Rude, longtime Centralia native and Hill Military Academy tutor, spent a busy weekend visiting friends in Centralia. He stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Pitzer, whose home hosted his adjournment. Rude, a skilled musician, studied here under Mr Pitzer. He plans no regular army entry despite encouragement, while noting Hill Academy’s strong output of capable officers. He suggested Twin Cities youths could benefit from a course at the academy, though he has no active involvement in starting a new school.
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J. J. Rude
Centralia
The
Hill Military Academy
Carl Pitzer
Professor Rude
Mr. Pitzer
West Point
Sam
Rude
Twin Cities
Academy
New Arrivals From Wisconsin Move to Centralia Area
Eight new families arrived over the last Friday and Saturday to settle in and near Centralia. They came from West Superior Wisconsin, bringing farming and dairy experience. Two families came to the U S from Denmark years ago, one from Germany, and another from Minne sota and Wisconsin. Settlers include Carl Spitzer Ivan Roulask Prits Gerlantz and Josef Peterson. Some shopped in Centralia Chehalis others visited friends. The Commercial Club is contacting prospective home seekers and many more are expected this summer.
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Centrala
Weat Superior
Wis
United States
Denmark
Wisconsin
Germany
Canfigens
Jaré Hasterners
Minne
Psota
Centralia
Carl Spitzer
Ivan Roulask
Prits Gerlantz
Josef Peterson
Wames
Centralis
Chehalis
Buoy Building On New Track At Longrew
The Northern Park reports large waves of workers on the new track between Winlock Olequa and Litt. Men pause to ballast and the project is expected to take a year to complete. The payroll shows many laborers engaged, with efforts praised for progress and coverage of the territory.
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Winlock
Olequa and
Litt
Movnee
S. Gonest
Dia
Los
Captain Axtet Leaves for East in Wartime Visit
Paladin Axtell of the city army departs for an eastern posting amid preparations for upcoming operations. Officials expect returns to Cuutralla after engagements at the Mast chess arena and Abbs iy Loonie meet, with ports to be charted for the journey.
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Paladin Axtell
Cuutralla
Greek restaurant opens on Marko Street amid city concerns
A new Greek restaurant named Math Vi opens on Marko Street. Citizens voice concerns as city officials press for a method to regulate the business, but no clear solution has emerged yet.
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Che Haliss
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